Guides to life in Germany
Practical articles on registration, the tax ID, residence permits and other steps after moving.
- Documents
Anmeldung in Germany: How to Register Your Address
Anmeldung in Germany: within 2 weeks of moving in. Documents, Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, Bürgeramt appointment, Ummeldung and Abmeldung.
Read guide - Taxes
Steuer-ID: Your Tax Identification Number in Germany
Steuer-ID in Germany: what it is, how it arrives by post after Anmeldung, where to find it and how to request it again. How it differs from the Steuernummer.
Read guide - Residence
Residence Permits in Germany: Types of Aufenthaltstitel and How to Apply
Types of residence permits, Blaue Karte EU, Chancenkarte, applying and renewing at the Ausländerbehörde.
Read guide - Education
Recognition of Qualifications in Germany: anabin, ZAB and Anerkennung
Regulated professions, anabin, ZAB Zeugnisbewertung, IHK FOSA and applying from abroad.
Read guide - Business
How to Register a Gewerbe or Freelance Business in Germany
Gewerbe or Freiberufler, ELSTER, Kleinunternehmer, IHK/HWK and residence permits.
Read guide - Health
Health Insurance in Germany After Moving
GKV and PKV, Familienversicherung, cover for your first weeks and the eGK.
Read guide - Documents
How to Open a Bank Account in Germany After Moving
Girokonto and Basiskonto, documents, IBAN and SCHUFA after moving.
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